Crystal Island is an computer game consisting of an immersive, 3-dimensional learning environment with a cast of characters that are situated on an island, within a story world. As part of the GBL Institute you will directly participate in curriculum development and lesson planning for the project.
Research Questions:
1. How does the integration of intelligent game-based learning environments into classroom instruction impact STEM content knowledge, problem-solving skills and engagement?
2. What are the effects of intelligent game-based learning environments on diverse populations?
What is Crystal Island?
Crystal Island is an computer game consisting of an immersive, 3-dimensional learning environment with a cast of characters that are situated on an island, within a story world. As part of the GBL Institute you will directly participate in curriculum development and lesson planning for the project.
Research Questions:
1. How does the integration of intelligent game-based learning environments into classroom instruction impact STEM content knowledge, problem-solving skills and engagement?2. What are the effects of intelligent game-based learning environments on diverse populations?
To view the backstory for the game, see:
CRYSTAL ISLAND Backstory
For a virtual walk-through of the game, see:
http://www.intellimedia.ncsu.edu/videos/CI5-yearTwo-video.htm
Students and teachers talking about Crystal Island:
Crystal Island Video March 2011 from Hiller Spires on Vimeo.
Source:
http://allofe.indep.k12.mo.us/contentm/easy_pages/easy_page_view.php?sid=16&page_id=721